“One day at a time, sweet Jesus / That’s all I’m asking of You”
Lynda Randle’s version became iconic through her performances with the Gaither Homecoming series. For her, the song mirrors her own life story of . Lynda Randle - One Day At A Time (Live) lynda randle one day at a time
The song was written in by Marijohn Wilkin with help from her former protégé, Kris Kristofferson . At the time, Wilkin was at an absolute low point in her life, struggling with alcoholism and a sense of deep personal misery despite her success in country music. The lyrics— "I'm only human, I'm just a woman" —were her desperate plea for strength to survive just one day without looking back at the past or fearing the future. Lynda Randle’s Connection “One day at a time, sweet Jesus /
The Story Behind The Song: “One Day At A Time” (written by Marijohn Wilkin and Kris Kristofferson) Marilyn Sellars (#19 country, # ONE DAY AT A TIME - STORY BEHIND THE SONG At the time, Wilkin was at an absolute
C G One day at a time, sweet Jesus D That's all I'm asking from You G Just give me the strength D To do everyday what I have to do G D Yesterday's gone, sweet Jesus Em Bm And tomorrow may never be mine C G Lord help me today, show me the way D G One day at a time